Switching from summer to fall clothes can feel overwhelming, but with the storage tips in this guide, you can store offseason clothes and save space in your closet. If you’re ready to refresh your fashion without creating clutter, read on!

Cleaning and Repairing Your Seasonal Clothes

Make sure you clean and fix your seasonal clothes before putting them away. With just a little cleaning and simple repairs, your clothes will be ready to wear next season. Save time and effort by taking this step.

Cleaning Your Clothes

Make sure your clothes are clean before storing them for the offseason. Here’s how:

1. Wash and dry them. Ensure all your clothes are thoroughly cleaned and dried before storing them. This step helps prevent issues like mold, mildew, and insect infestations.
2. Follow care labels. Adhere to the care instructions and routines on each garment to avoid damage. Some items may require dry cleaning or delicate washing.
3. Remove stains. Treat any stains before storing your clothes, as liquids like oil and grease can set in and become more challenging to remove later.

Repairing Your Clothes

You don’t have to be a professional tailor to do basic mending on your clothing! If you have a favorite sweater or top that’s starting to look its age, try these simple tricks before tucking it into storage:

1. Patch your clothes. In addition to mending your clothes, patching makes your favorite shorts or jacket even more unique!
2. Fix frayed sweater cuffs. The sooner you take care of a frayed cuff, the longer you can enjoy that cozy sweater. 
3. Replace missing buttons. You don’t want to forget your shirt was missing a button until the next time you need to wear it! You can try to match your new button to the old ones, or use a unique one to stand out on purpose.

Choosing the Right Storage Containers

Choosing the right storage containers can keep your clothes in great shape. You don’t want your storage boxes bursting at the seams, but you don’t want to buy extra large boxes that take up too much space. We also recommend choosing containers that are dust, moisture, and pest-resistant. 

Once you’ve decided on your containers, label them so you can easily find certain clothing items without dumping out everything you’ve folded. 

Plastic Bins

Plastic bins are great for storing clothes. They’re strong, affordable and help keep your clothes protected from moisture and pests. Their uniform size also makes them perfect for stacking without taking up too much space. 

Fabric Bins

Fabric bins are great for dividing your clothes by category within a plastic bin. They’re light, come in lots of colors and patterns, and won’t add extra weight to your clothing storage.

Vacuum-Sealed Bags

If you have a lot of clothing to store, vacuum-sealed bags can temporarily shrink bulky clothes that may otherwise take up all your containers’ space. You just need a vacuum or pump to get rid of the air. Vacuum-sealed bags help protect your clothes from moisture, dust, and pests.

Creating an Organized Storage System

Keeping your seasonal clothing organized while it’s in storage has many benefits. In addition to making your favorite shirt or pair of pants easier to find, it can help you take an inventory of your wardrobe. Prevent buying duplicates, replace older clothes, or discover that coat you thought you’d lost with a storage organization system!

Sorting and Categorizing

Organize your clothes by season, type, and how often you wear them to make your wardrobe more efficient. Divide your clothes into spring/summer and fall/winter groups so you can change them quickly. Keep less-used items at the back or bottom and place everyday essentials in the front for easy access.

Sort items by type within each season for quick access. You’ll save space and find what you need easier this way, so your wardrobe stays neat all year. Keep categories clear with labels or color coding. We also recommend routinely reviewing and updating your system to make it practical.

Rotating Your Wardrobe

To keep your closet manageable, set a day to update your wardrobe as the seasons change. By washing and steaming offseason clothes and storing away the current season’s clothes, you can choose outfits more easily every day. Rotating your clothes also keeps your wardrobe functional and fresh. 

Additional Tips for Efficient Clothing Storage

Use Cedar

Cedar blocks or sachets are great for keeping silverfish and moths away and making your clothes smell good. They also absorb moisture, so your clothes stay fresh no matter how long they’re in storage. Keep your cedar products working by replacing or refreshing them regularly.

Avoid Overpacking

Give your clothes room to prevent wrinkles and keep fabrics looking good. It is important to keep your closet organized to make dressing easier. Overpacking will make clothes wrinkled, hard to find, and messy. To avoid this, clean out your wardrobe often and keep only the clothes you wear. 

Temperature-Controlled Storage

Keep your clothes in good shape by storing them in temperature-controlled storage. Stable temperatures stop fabric damage, fade, and wear. These units help keep your clothes out of direct sunlight, and air conditioning is used to keep your clothes in great shape. 

Rent a Temperature-Controlled Storage Unit for Offseason Clothing Today

Our clothing storage tips are only helpful if you have enough space for your wardrobe. If you’re ready to swap out your seasonal clothing without cluttering your home, rent a temperature-controlled storage unit with Total Storage Solutions! We have the convenient seasonal storage solution you need at an affordable rate.
Embrace the new season and refresh your wardrobe with a personal storage unit from the Total Storage Solutions team. Contact us today!